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I thoroughly disapprove of duels. If a man should challenge me, I would take him kindly and forgivingly by the read more
I thoroughly disapprove of duels. If a man should challenge me, I would take him kindly and forgivingly by the hand and lead him to a quiet place and kill him.
When two men quarrel, the one who yields first displays the nobler nature.
When two men quarrel, the one who yields first displays the nobler nature.
The test of a man or woman's breeding is how they behave in a quarrel.
The test of a man or woman's breeding is how they behave in a quarrel.
Be not the first one to quarrel, nor the last to make up
Be not the first one to quarrel, nor the last to make up
I strove with none; for none was worth my strife.
I strove with none; for none was worth my strife.
A quarrel between friends, when made up, adds a new tie to friendship.
A quarrel between friends, when made up, adds a new tie to friendship.
Quarreling is like cutting water with a sword.
Quarreling is like cutting water with a sword.
The falling out of faithful friends, renewing is of love.
The falling out of faithful friends, renewing is of love.
The same reason that makes us chide and brawl and fall out with any of our neighbors, causeth a war read more
The same reason that makes us chide and brawl and fall out with any of our neighbors, causeth a war to follow between Princes.
